The 18th Grand OFF World Independent Film Awards took place from December 2 to December 9, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. The event celebrated independent cinema globally, with over 4,000 submissions. The winners were announced on December 6, 2024.
grandoff@grandoff.eu
Animation Nights New York's ANNY Best of Fest Annual Festival is set for December 5-6, 2025, in New York City. The festival celebrates global animated short films, VR experiences, and interactive games. Submit your projects by August 31, 2025.
info@animationnights.com
The Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF) is a celebration of animated films, featuring works from both international and Los Angeles-based animators. Established in 2007, the 2025 festival is scheduled for December 6-7. Submissions are open from April 18 to November 7, 2025.
miles@laafest.com
The Erie International Film Festival is set for December 6–14, 2025, in Erie, Pennsylvania. This annual event showcases a diverse range of independent films, including narratives, documentaries, animations, and experimental works. Filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit their entries, with deadlines spanning from early bird on March 23, 2024, to late submissions by November 23, 2024. The festival not only offers live screenings but also provides a virtual theater platform for global audiences to experience the showcased films.
frank@erieinternationalfilmfest.com
The Chainsaw Game and Music Festival is set for December 17, 2025, in Anaheim, California. This event brings together top games, music, and music videos from around the world. Submissions are open until October 15, 2025, with categories like Best Game and Best Music Video.
hainsawfestival@outlook.com
The ANIMED Mediterranean Animation Film Festival took place from February 6 to 8, 2025, in Alicante, Spain. This event celebrated animated films from around the world, offering awards in categories like Best 2D Animation and Best Animated Music Video. Filmmakers had until January 7, 2025, to submit their entries.
animedfilmfestival@gmail.com
he Oska Bright Film Festival is the world's leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism. Founded in 2004 in Brighton, UK, it showcases bold and diverse work. The next festival is scheduled for March 2026, with film submissions open until May 30, 2025.
oskabright@carousel.org.uk
The Animattikon Project is a Paphos, Cyprus festival celebrating animated films. Since 2017, it has featured workshops, lectures, and film screenings. Unfortunately, due to funding issues, the 2024 edition was canceled. However, plans are underway for the 2025 festival, scheduled from October 28 to 31. Filmmakers can submit their animated shorts until July 15, 2025.
animattikon@gmail.com
